The best anti-aging skincare ingredients for body

The best anti-aging skincare ingredients for body

1.) When it comes to anti-aging skin care for the entire body, what are the top different ingredients that people should look for when shopping for products?

  • Retinol
  • Vitamin C

2.) How do each of those ingredients assist with anti-aging for the skin whether in a preventative form or a reparative one?

Retinol

Retinol is among the best antiaging ingredients that favor the skin. It is a retinoid containing vitamin A, which increases the skin’s cell turnover process. As a result, your skin cells shed faster. This counters acne, dark spots, and wrinkles. Research also suggests that retinol can enhance collagen production, making you look younger.

Vitamin C

Vitamin C contains antioxidants that attack free radicals that can increase the skin’s ageing process. It is also known to brighten dark spots after using it for a while. But I encourage buying vitamin C products with opaque packaging to restrict degradation.

3.) Do you have any product recommendations for each of those specific ingredients? ie certain sunscreens, retinol body creams, collagen-boosting creams, scrubs ect?

Of course, yes. For example;

  • SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic, contains retinol and offers general radiance.
  • Avene Retrinal 0.05 Cream, which has vitamin C for lightening and brightening your complexion.
Anastasia Filipenko

Anastasia Filipenko is a health and wellness psychologist, dermatolist and a freelance writer. She frequently covers beauty and skincare, food trends and nutrition, health and fitness and relationships. When she's not trying out new skincare products, you'll find her taking a cycling class, doing yoga, reading in the park, or trying a new recipe.

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